Every spring, a viral meme insists, “Easter is named after Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love and fertility.” If you’ve seen it and wondered whether Christians have been fooled, this article walks through the claim with real evidence from linguistics, history, and Scripture. How to Read This Page This article is written for different kinds... Continue Reading →
Easter eggs didn’t begin as pagan rituals, a children’s game, or as a result of the commercialization of Easter. Their story actually starts in the practices of early Christians. 1. Eggs and the Lenten Fast During the Middle Ages, Christians observed a strict fast during Lent. They didn’t eat: meat dairy eggs But hens didn’t... Continue Reading →
Are Easter Eggs Pagan? Every year, videos circulate claiming Easter eggs come from ancient pagan rituals—especially from the worship of the goddess Ishtar. If you’ve ever wondered whether dyeing eggs or hosting an egg hunt is secretly pagan, this page is for you. How to read this page: A Quick Answer A fast, simple summary... Continue Reading →
Confused about whether the Easter Bunny is secretly pagan? You’re not alone — and the real story is far simpler than the internet claims. How to Read This Page This article is written for different kinds of readers. You don’t have to read every section—just choose the depth that helps you most. A Quick Answer... Continue Reading →
The Feasts of the Bible, Jesus, and the Church Today — Post 4 Passover: Lambs, The Lamb, and Our Rescue Passover is the rescue story that becomes the gospel story—blood, substitution, deliverance, and worship—fulfilled in Jesus, the Lamb of God. How to Use This Post This post walks through Passover in three layers: (1) how... Continue Reading →